On the morning of 19 December 2024, Adgur Kharazia, MP and former mayor of the Abkhazian capital of Sukhumi, allegedly opened fire on his political rivals inside the People's Assembly of Abkhazia, killing lawmaker Vakhtang Golandzia and injuring another, Kan Kvarchia, before fleeing the scene.

[4] Electricity shortages in Abkhazia have been exacerbated by cryptocurrency mining, the cut of financial aid from Russia, and low water levels forcing an emergency shutdown at the Enguri Dam.

[5][6][7] In November, mass protests caused after the arrest of five opposition activists who are against an investment agreement with Russia begin and led to Abkhaz President Aslan Bzhania's resignation.

[1] According to the Interior Ministry, on the day of the shooting, the People's Assembly was debating a bill on whether to ban cryptocurrency mining in Abkhazia, which led to an argument between Kharazia and Kvarchia.

[2] Acting president Badra Gunba called a meeting of the Security Council and visited the Republican Hospital.